This easy stuffing cooks outside the turkey but still gets basted with pan juices. Time the baking with the last hour and 20 minutes of the turkey cooking.
Creamy and cheesy...what child doesn't love this classic? Make up the recipe for dinner for the family, replacing the Gruyere and gorgonzola cheese with shredded old Cheddar cheese, if you choose. Set some aside to warm up in the microwave in the morning and pop into a vacuum bottle.
The sweetness of coconut and the tang of lime balance tastily in this creamy tart. Look for cream of coconut syrup, which is sold to make drinks, in the beverage aisle. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.
You can use homestyle sliced white bread as an alternative to challah or egg bread. If the bread is fresh, leave the slices out for an hour or bake them in a 200°F (100°C) oven for 20 minutes.
Whether you prefer sour green or tart-sweet red gooseberries, this vibrant purple pie screams out for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A goose-shaped cutter adds a touch of whimsy.
Beautiful heirloom tomatoes are the star of this tart. Thanks to their varied shapes and sizes, they yield the most stunning results.
This roast, inspired by a classic Belgian stew, is juicy and tender over mashed potatoes, and the leftovers make the ultimate hot sandwich. Cook the bacon and onion mixture the night before so it's ready to add to the slow cooker in the morning without a lot of fuss.
The simple, flavourful sauce of slightly thickened pan juices, or jus lié, mixed with wine and stock adds a touch of sheer elegance to this special occasion dish. For drama, choose a roast with at least three ribs.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is key for the best flavour. If you don't have a citrus reamer, cut the lemons in half and insert a fork into the cut sides, twisting to release the juices. Just be sure to strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
There's no need to trim the outer leaves of the brussels sprouts because they will fall or pull off easily when you trim and cut the sprouts in half.
